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Knockburn Loch – Falls of Feugh loop from Peterculter

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Knockburn Loch – Falls of Feugh loop from Peterculter

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Knockburn Loch – Falls of Feugh loop from Peterculter

04:25

55.5km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.0 km

Strathie Wood

Forest

16.3 km

Durris Forest

Highlight • Trail

Durris Forest is a commercial forest managed by the Scottish Forestry Commission. It surrounds the Cairn-mon-earn hill with its neolithic cairn, trig point and modern radio masts. The forest has …

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30.0 km

Knockburn Loch

Highlight • Rest Area

Great open water sports venue, sporting & Conference facility.
Knockburn Loch is set in the heart of Deeside and offers a complete sports experience with a first class venue for …

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32.2 km

Cammie Wood

Forest

35.9 km

Falls of Feugh

Highlight • Bridge

In season this is a good place to see Salmon leaping as they make their way up the river. Best times are September to November and February to March.

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37.5 km

Ride Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food, including all day breakfast and cakes. Great coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bike racks available.

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37.5 km

BDLN Coffee House, Banchory

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe just off the Deeside Way. Good food and coffee. Nice and bright and bike friendly with racks under window seats.

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41.1 km

View of Crathes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Crathes Castle was built in the 16th century by Alexander Burnett. Today it is managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Both the castle and gardens can be visited for …

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42.8 km

Deeside Railway at Milton of Crathes

Highlight • Historical Site

48.6 km

Park Shop

Highlight • Cafe

An artisan farm shop just of the Deeside Way. Park Shop sells a tasty range of snacks and drinks as well as more standard food staples in the shop. Great …

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55.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

18.3 km

5.49 km

4.65 km

2.14 km

607 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

23.2 km

6.21 km

2.75 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

20°C

11°C

49 %

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Knockburn Loch – Falls of Feugh loop from Peterculter

Durris Forest

Knockburn Loch

Falls of Feugh

Ride Cafe

BDLN Coffee House, Banchory

View of Crathes Castle

Deeside Railway at Milton of Crathes

Park Shop

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